The Legislature of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania has, by
the passage of the Pennsylvania Flood Plain Management Act of 1978,[1] delegated the responsibility to local governmental units
to adopt floodplain management regulations to promote public health,
safety, and the general welfare of its citizenry. Therefore, the Council
of the Borough of Doylestown does hereby order as follows.

It shall be unlawful for any person, partnership, business or corporation
to undertake, or cause to be undertaken, any construction or development
anywhere within the Borough of Doylestown unless a permit has been
obtained from the Floodplain Administrator.[1]

Abrogation and Greater Restrictions. This Part supersedes any other
conflicting provisions which may be in effect in identified floodplain
areas. However, any other ordinance provisions shall remain in full
force and effect to the extent that those provisions are more restrictive.
If there is any conflict between any of the provisions of this Part,
the more restrictive shall apply.

Severability. If any section, subsection, paragraph, sentence, clause,
or phrase of this Part shall be declared invalid for any reason whatsoever,
such a decision shall not affect the remaining portions of this Part,
which shall remain in full force and effect, and for this purpose
the provisions of this Part are hereby declared to be severable.

The degree of flood protection sought by the provisions of this Part
is considered reasonable for regulatory purposes and is based on accepted
engineering methods of study. Larger floods may occur or flood heights
may be increased by man-made or natural causes, such as ice jams and
bridge openings restricted by debris. This Part does not imply that
areas outside any identified floodplain areas, or that land uses permitted
within such areas, will be free from flooding or flood damages.

This Part shall not create liability on the part of the Borough of
Doylestown or any officer or employee thereof for any flood damages
that result from reliance on this Part or any administrative decision
lawfully made thereunder.

The Zoning Officer is hereby appointed to administer and enforce
this Part and is referred to herein as the "Floodplain Administrator."
The Floodplain Administrator may: fulfill the duties and responsibilities
set forth in these regulations; delegate duties and responsibilities
set forth in these regulations to qualified technical personnel, plan
examiners, inspectors, and other employees; or enter into a written
agreement or written contract with another agency or private sector
entity to administer specific provisions of these regulations. Administration
of any part of these regulations by another entity shall not relieve
the community of its responsibilities pursuant to the participation
requirements of the National Flood Insurance Program as set forth
in the Code of Federal Regulations at 44 CFR 59.22.

The Floodplain Administrator shall issue a permit only after it has
been determined that the proposed work to be undertaken will be in
conformance with the requirements of this Part and all other applicable
codes and ordinances.

Prior to the issuance of any permit, the Floodplain Administrator
shall review the application for the permit to determine if all other
necessary government permits required by State and Federal laws have
been obtained, such as those required by the Pennsylvania Sewage Facilities
Act (Act 1966-537, as amended);[1] the Pennsylvania Dam Safety and Encroachments Act (Act
1978-325, as amended);[2] the Pennsylvania Clean Streams Act (Act 1937-394, as amended);[3] and the U.S. Clean Water Act, Section 404, 33 U.S.C. § 1344.
No permit shall be issued until this determination has been made.

In the case of existing structures, prior to the issuance of any
development permit, the Floodplain Administrator may review the history
of repairs to the subject building, so that any repetitive loss concerns
can be addressed before the permit is issued.

During the construction period, the Floodplain Administrator or other
authorized official shall inspect the premises to determine that the
work is progressing in compliance with the information provided on
the permit application and with all applicable municipal laws and
ordinances. He/she shall make as many inspections during and upon
completion of the work as are necessary.

In the discharge of his/her duties, the Floodplain Administrator
shall have the authority to enter any building, structure, premises
or development in the identified floodplain area, upon presentation
of proper credentials, at any reasonable hour to enforce the provisions
of this Part.

In the event the Floodplain Administrator discovers that the work
does not comply with the permit application or any applicable laws
and ordinances, or that there has been a false statement or misrepresentation
by any applicant, the Floodplain Administrator shall revoke the permit
and report such fact to the Council for whatever action it considers
necessary.

The Floodplain Administrator shall maintain in perpetuity all records
associated with the requirements of this Part, including, but not
limited to, finished construction elevation data, permitting, inspection
and enforcement.

The responsibility, authority and means to implement the commitments
of the Floodplain Administrator can be delegated from the person identified.
However, the ultimate responsibility lies with the person identified
in this Part as the Floodplain Administrator/Manager.

If any proposed construction or development is located entirely or
partially within any identified floodplain area, applicants for permits
shall provide all the necessary information in sufficient detail and
clarity to enable the Floodplain Administrator to determine that:

The location of any existing bodies of water or watercourses,
identified floodplain areas, and, if available, information pertaining
to the floodway, and the flow of water, including direction and velocities.

If available, information concerning flood depths, pressures,
velocities, impact and uplift forces and other factors associated
with a base flood; and floodway area (See § 1204.2A), when
combined with all other existing and anticipated development, will
not increase the base flood elevation at any point.

Documentation, certified by a registered professional engineer
or architect, to show that the cumulative effect of any proposed development
within an AE Area/District without floodway (See § 1204.2B),
when combined with all other existing and anticipated development,
will not increase the base flood elevation more than one foot at any
point within the community.

A document, certified by a registered professional engineer
or architect, which states that the proposed construction or development
has been adequately designed to withstand the pressures, velocities,
impact and uplift forces associated with the base flood. Such statement
shall include a description of the type and extent of floodproofing
measures which have been incorporated into the design of the structure
and/or the development.

Review of Application by Others. A copy of all plans and applications
for any proposed construction or development in any identified floodplain
area to be considered for approval may be submitted by the Floodplain
Administrator to any other appropriate agencies and/or individuals
(e.g., Planning Commission, Bucks County Conservation District, Municipal
Engineer, etc.) for review and comment.

Changes. After the issuance of a permit by the Floodplain Administrator,
no changes of any kind shall be made to the application, permit or
any of the plans, specifications or other documents submitted with
the application without the written consent or approval of the Floodplain
Administrator. Requests for any such change shall be in writing, and
shall be submitted by the applicant to Floodplain Administrator for
consideration.

Placards. In addition to the permit, the Floodplain Administrator
shall issue a placard which shall be displayed on the premises during
the time construction is in progress. This placard shall show the
number of the permit and the date of its issuance, and shall be signed
by the Floodplain Administrator.

Work on the proposed construction or development shall begin within
180 days after the date of issuance of the development permit. Work
shall also be completed within 12 months after the date of issuance
of the permit, or the permit shall expire unless a time extension
is granted, in writing, by the Floodplain Administrator. The issuance
of development permit does not refer to the zoning approval.

The "actual start of construction" means either the first placement
of permanent construction of a structure on a site, such as the pouring
of slab or footings, the installation of piles, the construction of
columns, or any work beyond the stage of excavation; or the placement
of a manufactured home on a foundation. Permanent construction does
not include land preparation, such as clearing, grading, and filling;
nor does it include the installation of streets and/or walkways; nor
does it include excavation for a basement, footings, piers, or foundations
or the erection of temporary forms; nor does it include the installation
on the property of accessory buildings, such as garages or sheds not
occupied as dwelling units or not part of the main structure. For
a substantial improvement, the "actual start of construction" means
the first alteration of any wall, ceiling, floor, or other structural
part of a building, whether or not that alteration affects the external
dimensions of the building.

Time extensions shall be granted only if a written request is submitted
by the applicant, who sets forth sufficient and reasonable cause for
the Floodplain Administrator to approve such a request, and the original
permit is compliant with the ordinance and FIRM/FIS in effect at the
time the extension is granted.

The identified floodplain area shall be any areas of the Borough
of Doylestown classified as special flood hazard areas (SFHAs) in
the Flood Insurance Study (FIS) and the accompanying Flood Insurance
Rate Maps (FIRMs) dated March 16, 2015, and issued by the Federal
Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) or the most recent revision thereof,
including all digital data developed as part of the Flood Insurance
Study.

The Floodway Area shall be those areas identified in the FIS and
the FIRM as floodway and which represent the channel of a watercourse
and the adjacent land areas that must be reserved in order to discharge
the base flood without increasing the water surface elevation by more
than one foot at any point. This term shall also include floodway
areas which have been identified in other available studies or sources
of information for those special flood hazard areas where no floodway
has been identified in the FIS and FIRM.

Within any floodway area, no encroachments, including fill,
new construction, substantial improvements, or other development,
shall be permitted unless it has been demonstrated through hydrologic
and hydraulic analysis performed in accordance with standard engineering
practice that the proposed encroachment would not result in any increase
in flood levels within the community during the occurrence of the
base flood discharge.

The AE Area adjacent to the floodway shall be those areas identified
as an AE Zone on the FIRM included in the FIS prepared by FEMA for
which base flood elevations have been provided and a floodway has
been delineated.

The AE Area without floodway shall be those areas identified
as an AE Zone on the FIRM included in the FIS prepared by FEMA for
which base flood elevations have been provided but no floodway has
been determined.

No permit shall be granted for any construction, development,
use, or activity within any AE Area/District without floodway unless
it is demonstrated that the cumulative effect of the proposed development
would not, together with all other existing and anticipated development,
increase the BFE more than one foot at any point.

No new construction or development shall be located within the
area measured 50 feet landward from the top-of-bank of any watercourse,
unless the appropriate permit is obtained from the Department of Environmental
Protection Regional Office.

The A Area/District shall be those areas identified as an A Zone
on the FIRM included in the FIS prepared by FEMA and for which no
base flood elevations have been provided. For these areas, elevation
and floodway information from other Federal, State, or other acceptable
sources shall be used when available. Where other acceptable information
is not available, the base flood elevation shall be determined by
using the elevation of a point on the boundary of the identified floodplain
area which is nearest the construction site. The Borough of Doylestown
may require the applicant to determine the elevation with hydrologic
and hydraulic engineering techniques. Hydrologic and hydraulic analyses
shall be undertaken only by professional engineers or others of demonstrated
qualifications, who shall certify that the technical methods used
correctly reflect currently accepted technical concepts. Studies,
analyses, computations, etc., shall be submitted in sufficient detail
to allow a thorough technical review by the municipality.

The AO and AH Area/District shall be those areas identified as Zones
AO and AH on the FIRM and in the FIS. These areas are subject to inundation
by one-percent-annual-chance shallow flooding where average depths
are between one and three feet. In Zones AO and AH, drainage paths
shall be established to guide floodwaters around and away from structures
on slopes.

Changes in Identification of Area. The identified floodplain area
may be revised or modified by the Borough of Doylestown where studies
or information provided by a qualified agency or person documents
the need for such revision. However, prior to any such change to the
special flood hazard area, approval must be obtained from FEMA. Additionally,
as soon as practicable, but not later than six months after the date
such information becomes available, a community shall notify FEMA
of the changes to the special flood hazard area by submitting technical
or scientific data. See § 1205.1B for situations where FEMA
notification is required.

Boundary Disputes. Should a dispute concerning any identified floodplain
boundary arise, an initial determination shall be made by the Borough
of Doylestown, and any party aggrieved by this decision or determination
may appeal to the Council. The burden of proof shall be on the appellant.

Jurisdictional Boundary Changes. Prior to development occurring in
areas where annexation or other corporate boundary changes are proposed
or have occurred, the community shall review flood hazard data affecting
the lands subject to boundary changes. The community shall adopt and
enforce floodplain regulations in areas subject to annexation or corporate
boundary changes which meet or exceed those in 44 CFR 60.3.

No encroachment, alteration, or improvement of any kind shall
be made to any watercourse until all adjacent municipalities which
may be affected by such action have been notified by the municipality,
and until all required permits or approvals have first been obtained
from the Department of Environmental Protection Regional Office.

No encroachment, alteration, or improvement of any kind shall
be made to any watercourse unless it can be shown that the activity
will not reduce or impede the flood-carrying capacity of the watercourse
in any way.

When a community proposes to permit the following encroachments:
any development that causes a rise in the base flood elevations within
the floodway; or any development occurring in Zones A1-30 and Zone
AE without a designated floodway which will cause a rise of more than
one foot in the base flood elevation; or alteration or relocation
of a stream (including but not limited to installing culverts and
bridges) the applicant shall (as per 44 CFR 65.12):

Upon receipt of the Administrator's conditional approval
of map change and prior to approving the proposed encroachments, a
community shall provide evidence to FEMA of the adoption of floodplain
management ordinances incorporating the increased base flood elevations
and/or revised floodway reflecting the postproject condition.

Upon completion of the proposed encroachments, a community shall
provide as-built certifications. FEMA will initiate a final map revision
upon receipt of such certifications in accordance with 44 CFR Part
67.

Any new construction, development, uses or activities allowed within
any identified floodplain area shall be undertaken in strict compliance
with the provisions contained in this Part and any other applicable
codes, ordinances and regulations.

In A Zones, where there are no base flood elevations specified
on the FIRM, any new construction or substantial improvement shall
have the lowest floor (including basement) elevated up to, or above,
the regulatory flood elevation determined in accordance with § 1204.2C
of this Part.

In AO Zones, any new construction or substantial improvement
shall have the lowest floor (including basement) at or above the highest
adjacent grade at least as high as the depth number specified on the
FIRM.

The design and construction standards and specifications contained
in the 2009 International Building Code (IBC) and in the 2009 International
Residential Code (IRC), or the most recent revisions thereof, and
ASCE 24 and 34 Pa. Code (Chapters 401 through 405, as amended) shall
be utilized, where they are more restrictive.

In AE, A1-30 and AH Zones, any new construction or substantial
improvement of a nonresidential structure shall have the lowest floor
(including basement) elevated up to, or above, the regulatory flood
elevation, or be designed and constructed so that the space enclosed
below the regulatory flood elevation:

In A Zones, where no base flood elevations are specified on
the FIRM, any new construction or substantial improvement shall have
the lowest floor (including basement) elevated or completely floodproofed
up to, or above, the regulatory flood elevation determined in accordance
with § 1204.2C of this Part.

In AO Zones, any new construction or substantial improvement
shall have its lowest floor elevated or completely floodproofed above
the highest adjacent grade to at least as high as the depth number
specified on the FIRM.

Any nonresidential structure, or part thereof, made watertight
below the regulatory flood elevation shall be floodproofed in accordance
with the W1 or W2 space classification standards contained in the
publication entitled "Flood-Proofing Regulations," published by the
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (June 1972, as amended March 1992), or
with some other equivalent standard. All plans and specifications
for such floodproofing shall be accompanied by a statement certified
by a registered professional engineer or architect which states that
the proposed design and methods of construction are in conformance
with the above-referenced standards.

The design and construction standards and specifications contained
in the 2009 International Building Code (IBC) and in the 2009 International
Residential Code (IRC), or the most recent revisions thereof, and
ASCE 24 and 34 Pa. Code (Chapters 401 through 405, as amended) shall
be utilized, where they are more restrictive.

Fully enclosed space below the lowest floor (excluding basements)
which will be used solely for the parking of a vehicle, building access,
or incidental storage in an area other than a basement, shall be designed
and constructed to allow for the automatic entry and exit of floodwaters
for the purpose of equalizing hydrostatic forces on exterior walls.
The term "fully enclosed space" also includes crawl spaces.

Historic Structures. Historic structures undergoing repair or rehabilitation
that would constitute a substantial improvement, as defined in this
Part, must comply with all ordinance requirements that do not preclude
the structure's continued designation as an historic structure.
Documentation that a specific ordinance requirement will cause removal
of the structure from the National Register of Historic Places or
the State Inventory of Historic places must be obtained from the Secretary
of the Interior or the State Historic Preservation Officer. Any exemption
from ordinance requirements will be the minimum necessary to preserve
the historic character and design of the structure.

The structure shall not be designed or used for human habitation,
but shall be limited to the parking of vehicles, or to the storage
of tools, material, and equipment related to the principal use or
activity.

The structure shall be adequately anchored to prevent flotation,
collapse, and lateral movement and shall be designed to automatically
provide for the entry and exit of floodwater for the purpose of equalizing
hydrostatic forces on the walls. Designs for meeting this requirement
must either be certified by a registered professional engineer or
architect, or meet or exceed the following minimum criteria:

Drainage Facilities. Storm drainage facilities shall be designed
to convey the flow of stormwater runoff in a safe and efficient manner.
The system shall ensure proper drainage along streets and provide
positive drainage away from buildings. The system shall also be designed
to prevent the discharge of excess runoff onto adjacent properties.

No part of any on-site waste disposal system shall be located
within any identified floodplain area except in strict compliance
with all State and local regulations for such systems. If any such
system is permitted, it shall be located so as to avoid impairment
to it, or contamination from it, during a flood.

Other Utilities. All other utilities, such as gas lines, electrical
and telephone systems, shall be located, elevated (where possible)
and constructed to minimize the chance of impairment during a flood.

Storage. All materials that are buoyant, flammable, explosive, or
in times of flooding could be injurious to human, animal, or plant
life, and not listed in § 1205.4, Development Which May
Endanger Human Life, shall be stored at or above the regulatory flood
elevation or floodproofed to the maximum extent possible.

Placement of Buildings and Structures. All buildings and structures
shall be designed, located, and constructed so as to offer the minimum
obstruction to the flow of water and shall be designed to have a minimum
effect upon the flow and height of floodwater.

Wood flooring used at or below the regulatory flood elevation
shall be installed to accommodate a lateral expansion of the flooring,
perpendicular to the flooring grain, without causing structural damage
to the building.

Equipment. Water heaters, furnaces, air-conditioning and ventilating
units, and other electrical, mechanical or utility equipment or apparatus
shall not be located below the regulatory flood elevation.

Fuel Supply Systems. All gas and oil supply systems shall be designed
to prevent the infiltration of floodwaters into the system and discharges
from the system into floodwaters. Additional provisions shall be made
for the drainage of these systems in the event that floodwater infiltration
occurs.

Uniform Construction Code Coordination. The standards and specifications
contained 34 Pa. Code (Chapters 401 through 405), as amended, and
not limited to the following provisions, shall apply to the above
and other sections and subsections of this Part, to the extent that
they are more restrictive and supplement the requirements of this
Part.

In accordance with the Pennsylvania Flood Plain Management Act,[1] and the regulations adopted by the Department of Community
and Economic Development as required by the Act, any new or substantially
improved structure which will be used for the production or storage
of any of the following dangerous materials or substances; or will
be used for any activity requiring the maintenance of a supply of
more than 550 gallons, or other comparable volume, of any of the following
dangerous materials or substances on the premises; or will involve
the production, storage, or use of any amount of radioactive substances
shall be subject to the provisions of this section, in addition to
all other applicable provisions. The following listed materials and
substances are considered dangerous to human life:

Within any identified floodplain area, any new or substantially improved structure of the kind described in Subsection A, above, shall be prohibited within the area measured 50 feet landward from the top-of-bank of any watercourse.

Within any floodway area, any structure of the kind described in Subsection A, above, shall be prohibited. Where permitted within any identified floodplain area, any new or substantially improved residential structure of the kind described in § 1205.4A, above, shall be elevated to remain completely dry up to at least 1 1/2 feet above base flood elevation and built in accordance with §§ 1205.1, 1205.2 and 1205.3.

Where permitted within any identified floodplain area, any new
or substantially improved nonresidential structure of the kind described
in § 1205.4A, above, shall be built in accordance with §§ 1205.1,
1205.2 and 1205.3 including:

Any such structure, or part thereof, that will be built below
the regulatory flood elevation shall be designed and constructed in
accordance with the standards for completely dry floodproofing contained
in the publication "Flood-Proofing Regulations" (U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers, June 1972, as amended March 1992), or with some other equivalent
watertight standard.

Special Requirements for Subdivisions and Development. All subdivision
proposals and development proposals containing at least 50 lots or
at least five acres, whichever is the lesser, in identified floodplain
areas where base flood elevation data are not available shall be supported
by hydrologic and hydraulic engineering analyses that determine base
flood elevations and floodway information. The analyses shall be prepared
by a licensed professional engineer in a format required by FEMA for
a conditional letter of map revision and letter of map revision. Submittal
requirements and processing fees shall be the responsibility of the
applicant.

Installation of manufactured homes shall be done in accordance
with the manufacturers' installation instructions as provided
by the manufacturer. Where the applicant cannot provide the above
information, the requirements of Appendix E of the 2009 International
Residential Building Code or the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development's "Permanent Foundations for Manufactured Housing,"
1984 Edition, draft or latest revision thereto, and 34 Pa. Code Chapters
401 through 405 shall apply.

Consideration shall be given to the installation requirements
of the 2009 IBC, and the 2009 IRC, or the most recent revisions thereto,
and 34 Pa. Code, as amended, where appropriate and/or applicable to
units where the manufacturers' standards for anchoring cannot
be provided or were not established for the proposed unit's installation.

Special Requirements for Recreational Vehicles. Within any identified
floodplain area, recreational vehicles shall be prohibited. If a variance
is obtained in accordance with the criteria in § 1208, then
the following provisions apply:

General. In accordance with the administrative regulations promulgated
by the Department of Community and Economic Development to implement
the Pennsylvania Flood Plain Management Act,[1] the following activities shall be prohibited within any
identified floodplain area unless a special permit has been issued
by the Borough of Doylestown:

The commencement of, or any construction of, a new manufactured home
park or manufactured home subdivision, or substantial improvement
to an existing manufactured home park or manufactured home subdivision.

The location of any existing bodies of water or watercourses,
buildings, structures and other public or private facilities, including
railroad tracks and facilities, and any other natural and man-made
features affecting, or affected by, the proposed activity or development;

A statement, certified by a registered professional engineer,
architect, landscape architect, or other qualified person which contains
a complete and accurate description of the nature and extent of pollution
that might possibly occur from the development during the course of
a base flood, including a statement concerning the effects such pollution
may have on human life;

A statement, certified by a registered professional engineer,
architect, or landscape architect, which contains a complete and accurate
description of the effects the proposed development will have on base
flood elevation and flows;

A statement, certified by a registered professional engineer,
architect, or landscape architect, which contains a complete and accurate
description of the kinds and amounts of any loose buoyant materials
or debris that may possibly exist or be located on the site below
the base flood elevation and the effects such materials and debris
may have on base flood elevation and flows;

Within three working days following receipt of the application, a
complete copy of the application and all accompanying documentation
shall be forwarded to the County Planning Commission, by registered
or certified mail, for its review and recommendations. Copies of the
application shall also be forwarded to the Borough of Doylestown Planning
Commission and Borough Engineer for review and comment.

If the Borough of Doylestown approves an application, it shall file
written notification, together with the application and all pertinent
information, with the Department of Community and Economic Development,
by registered or certified mail, within five working days after the
date of approval.

Before issuing the special permit, the Borough of Doylestown shall
allow the Department of Community and Economic Development 30 days,
after receipt of the notification by the Department, to review the
application and decision made by the Borough of Doylestown.

If the Borough of Doylestown does not receive any communication from
the Department of Community and Economic Development during the thirty-day
review period, it may issue a special permit to the applicant.

If the Department of Community and Economic Development should decide
to disapprove an application, it shall notify the Borough of Doylestown
and the applicant, in writing, of the reasons for the disapproval,
and the Borough of Doylestown shall not issue the special permit.

In addition to the requirements of § 1205 of this Part,
the following minimum requirements shall also apply to any proposed
development requiring a special permit. If there is any conflict between
any of the following requirements and those in § 1205 of
this Part or in any other code, ordinance, or regulation, the more
restrictive provision shall apply.

All hydrologic and hydraulic analyses shall be undertaken only by
professional engineers or others of demonstrated qualifications, who
shall certify that the technical methods used correctly reflect currently
accepted technical concepts. Studies, analyses, computations, etc.,
shall be submitted in sufficient detail to allow a thorough technical
review by the Borough of Doylestown and the Department of Community
and Economic Development.

Existing Structures. The provisions of this Part do not require any changes or improvements to be made to lawfully existing structures. However, when an improvement is made to any existing structure, the provisions of § 1207, Subsection 2, shall apply.

No expansion or enlargement of an existing structure shall be allowed
within any AE Area/District without floodway that would, together
with all other existing and anticipated development, increase the
BFE more than one foot at any point.

Any modification, alteration, reconstruction, or improvement of any
kind to an existing structure to an extent or amount of 50% or more
of its market value shall constitute a substantial improvement and
shall be undertaken only in full compliance with the provisions of
this Part.

Within any floodway area/district (see § 1204, Subsection 2A), no new construction or development shall be allowed, unless the appropriate permit is obtained from the Department of Environmental Protection Regional Office.

Within any AE Area/District without floodway (see § 1204, Subsection 2B), no new construction or development shall be located within the area measured 50 feet landward from the top-of-bank of any watercourse, unless the appropriate permit is obtained from the Department of Environmental Protection Regional Office.

General. If compliance with any of the requirements of this Part
would result in an exceptional hardship to a prospective builder,
developer or landowner, the Borough may, upon request, grant relief
from the strict application of the requirements.

No variance shall be granted for any construction, development, use,
or activity within any AE Area/District without floodway that would,
together with all other existing and anticipated development, increase
the BFE more than one foot at any point.

Except for a possible modification of the regulatory flood elevation
requirement involved, no variance shall be granted for any of the
other requirements pertaining specifically to development regulated
by special permit or to development which may endanger human life.

In granting any variance, the Borough of Doylestown shall attach
whatever reasonable conditions and safeguards it considers necessary
in order to protect the public health, safety, and welfare, and to
achieve the objectives of this Part.

A complete record of all variance requests and related actions shall
be maintained by the Borough of Doylestown. In addition, a report
of all variances granted during the year shall be included in the
annual report to FEMA.